Abcam, ab243938, Anti-SLC39A6/ZIP-6 antibody [SP300] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal SLC39A6/ZIP-6 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:SP300,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab243938 is the carrier-free version of
ab227696
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A/G, Purification notes-Purified from TCS by protein A/G., Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
SLC39A6 also known as ZIP-6 functions as a zinc transporter involved in importing zinc into cells from the extracellular environment. This protein is part of the ZIP family and has a mass of approximately 93 kDa. ZIP-6 is frequently expressed in tissues such as liver kidney and various epithelial cells. ZIP transporters like ZIP-6 play an important role in zinc homeostasis by facilitating cellular uptake of this essential trace element which impacts many cellular processes.
Biological function summary
ZIP-6 actively regulates intracellular zinc levels essential for many cellular functions like growth and development. It exists independently and does not directly form a part of a larger complex. ZIP-6 enhances zinc-dependent signaling pathways and is necessary for different cellular tasks like gene expression and enzyme activity. By controlling zinc entry into cells ZIP-6 supports several zinc-driven biological processes impacting cellular metabolism and survival.
Pathways
Researchers link ZIP-6 to the JAK-STAT signaling and MAPK pathways. In these pathways zinc acts as a necessary cofactor for numerous enzymes and transcription factors. ZIP-6's zinc transport activity connects with proteins such as STAT3 in the JAK-STAT pathway influencing cell proliferation and differentiation. ZIP-6's regulation of zinc concentrations affects the MAPK pathway which includes proteins like ERK1/2 highlighting its involvement in signal transduction and cellular response to stimuli.
ZIP-6 plays an essential role in cancer progression and immune system dysfunctions. Overexpression of ZIP-6 associates with breast cancer where it can promote proliferation and metastasis by affecting zinc-dependent pathways. ZIP-6 activity relates also to immune-related disorders influencing the inflammatory response through interactions with NF-kappaB. Changes in the activity or expression of ZIP-6 alter zinc homeostasis adding complexity to its disease-related impact.